Finnish heavy metal band MAUSOLEUM GATE return with their long-awaited third album, Space, Rituals and Magick, set for release on November 14 via Cruz Del Sur Music on vinyl, CD, and digital formats.
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With Space, Rituals and Magick, Mausoleum Gate invites listeners on a journey through cosmic landscapes and ancient lore. The album captures the spirit of 80s heavy metal while venturing into mystical, and progressive territory.
Mausoleum Gate delivers an album steeped in melodic grandeur. Since their 2008 formation, the band has honed their craft into something truly singular, a fusion of classic metal authenticity and cinematic scope.
Drawing comparisons to acts like Dark Star, Saracen, Angel Witch, and Magnum, Space, Rituals and Magick celebrates both the magic of heavy metal’s past and the innovation of its present.
Count L.F on the Making of the Album
“The notorious third album, as the saying goes,” says guitarist Count L.F. “This one took remarkable time to make. Some songs grew into epics we didn’t expect. We called it The Church of Isaac 666 — a Finnish phrase for something never finished — but here we are!
As always, our sound evolves, but it’s still unmistakably Mausoleum Gate. The new lineup has brought fresh energy and creativity. The compositions are more of a band effort than ever before, adding new nuances while keeping our melodies and harmonies intact. Now it’s time to reveal the claws in album size!”
Produced and mixed by Wicked Ischanius, who also handled keyboards and sound design, the album boasts a warm, dynamic mix that captures the band’s live intensity and mystical aura. The mastering by Collin Jordan enhances its depth and atmosphere, while Timo Raita’s artwork completes the experience with vivid, occult imagery.
Track Listing
- Vision Divine
- Lucifer Shrine
- Sacred Be Thy Throne
- Shine The Night
- Space, Rituals And Magick
- Witches Circle
Mausoleum Gate line-up
- Jarno Saarinen – Vocals
- Count L.F – Guitars, Backing Vocals
- Jari Kourunen – Guitars
- Wicked Ischanius – Keyboards, Backing Vocals
- Jarno Koskell – Bass
- Oskari Räsänen – Drums, Percussion
Pre-Order
- CD: tinyurl.com/5fsw3z93
- Black Vinyl (Gatefold + A2 poster): tinyurl.com/29epw9vy
- Translucent Blue/Orange Vinyl (LTD 200): tinyurl.com/2s4aftmf
- Bandcamp: mausoleumgatemetal.bandcamp.com/album/space-rituals-and-magick
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